LESSON 15

Magkasuyo: Good Friends Dance

On Your Mark

Outline *Nature and history of “magkasuyo”*Basic dance step of “magkasuyo”*Dance figures of “magkasuyo”

Objectives:*Discuss the nature and background of “magkasuyo”*Describe the costumes, props and accessories of “magkasuyo”*Interpret dance figures correctly following the step-by-step instruction*Perform figures of the dance with grace, form and sense of rhythm

Go and Learn

What is “magkasuyo”?Originated from Quezon is a simple and easy dance called”magkasuyo”which literally means good friends or sweethearts. It maybe danced in any occasion.

Costume – girl wears balintawak style costume while boy wears barong tagalog and white trousersMusic – composed of two parts: A and BCount – one, two, three to measureFormation – partners stand opposite each other about six feet apart. Girl stands at the right side of the boy when facing the spectators

What are the basic dance steps of “magkasuyo”?Dance Steps Execution

1. Arms in Lateral Position Both arms at one side, either sideward right or left

2. Cross waltz Cross R foot over L foot, close L foot to R foot, step R foot close to L foot

3. Do is do Step forward, passing each other’s right side, step across to the right

4. Hayon-hayon Place right forearm in front and left forearm at the back of the waist level

5. Waltz Step R, close L to R, step R

What are the dance figures of “magkasuyo”?-I-

Music A.Partners face each other.

a. Waltz sideward, R and L. Arms in lateral position, moving sideward right and left………………………………………………………………………………………2M

b. Starting with R foot, take two waltz step forward to meet at the center. Arms as in (a)…………………………………………………………………………………........2M

c. Repeat (a)……………………………………………………………………………….2Md. Repeat (b) moving backward to proper places ………………………………………...2Me. Step R sideward (ct.3). Girl holds skirts, Boy places hands on waist………………….1Mf. Repeat €, three more times (L,R,L)…………………………………………………….3Mg. Repeat (a)…………………………………………………………….…………………2Mh. Waltz turn right in place. Hands as in (e)………………………………………………2Mi. Repeat all (a-h)……………………………...…………………………………………16M

-II-

Music B.Partners face each other.a. Four touch steps, R and L alternately. Girl holds skirt, Boy places hands on

waist………………………………………………………………………..………4Mb. Starting with R foot, take four step-brush-swings-hops moving forward to partner’s

place. Pass each other by R shoulders, hands as in (a)………………………..…..4Mc. Repeat (a) and (b), finishing in proper places …………………………………….8M

Partners face frontd. Repeat (a)…………………………………………………………………………..4Me. Waltz sideward, R and L. Arms in lateral position, moving sideward right and

left…………………………………………………………………………………..2Mf. Three step turn right in place. Hands as in (a)………………………………………2Mg. Repeat (d-f), starting with the L foot and turning left in (f)………………………..8M

-III-Music A. Partners face each other.a. Starting with R foot, Take two waltz steps forward to meet at the center (2m) and

two waltz steps backward(2m) Arms in lateral position, moving sideward right and left alternately……………………………………………………………....4M

b. Two close steps sideward right. Kumintang R at every measure, L hand on waist. Do not put weight on L foot at the second close step…………………………...4M

c. Repeat (b), going sideward left. Reverse positions of hand…………………….2Md. Repeat (a-c) Partners face front…………………………………………………8Me. Repeat all (a-d)…………………………………………………...……………16M

-IV-Music BPartners turn R shoulders toward each other.a. Starting with R foot, take eight cross waltz steps forward moving clockwise.

Girl holds skirt, Boy places hands on waist………………………………8Mb. Turn right about and repeat (a) counter clockwise………………………..8Mc. Partners face each other.

Do is-do. Starting with R foot, take four waltz step forward passing R shoulders and four waltz steps backward passing L Shoulders. Arms in hayon-hayon position, R and L forearm in front alternately

d. Repeat (c), passing by L shoulders and L forearm in front first,Bow to partners or audience……………………………………………...8M